Posted in Explore and Discover on February 1, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Ingrid Rivera, guest blogger What is SRDVC & what do they do? Domestic violence (DV) hurts thousands of women, children, and men in Spokane County every year and often goes unseen and unheard (download Confronting Domestic Violence flyer). The Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Coalition (SRDVC) is a partnership among many people and multipl […]
Tags: abuse, adults, awareness, community, domestic violence, parents, prevention, srdvc, teen dating, teens, tweens, violence
Posted in Explore and Discover on January 5, 2022 at 6:00 am
By Sheri Boggs From mild curiosity to intensive study, research can come from a variety of impulses. Our Digital Library offers a suite of online resources from Gale that are exceptional for learning more about whatever interests you, including personal, academic, and professional topics. Gale General OneFile This online resource has a database con […]
Tags: academic, adults, digital library, digital resources, education, Gale, knowledge, Portuguese, research, Spanish, teachers, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on December 2, 2021 at 7:45 am
Here’s the science behind chocolate-covered cherries: the center liquifies inside the chocolate coating. This can make for a fun discussion, especially if you have young helpers in the kitchen. Kids may not believe you at first, but you can drop some culinary science. […]
Tags: adults, baking, candy making, cherries, chocolate, cooking, crafting, holiday, recipe, recipes, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on November 23, 2021 at 6:00 am
Leisure readers, students, and people engaged in professional literature research will find quick searches to quality information (without advertisements getting in the way) when using Gale Literature: Litfinder. Litfinder is found in our Digital Library and is a fantastic tool for lovers of contemporary and classic literature from around the world […]
Tags: adults, digital library, digital resource, full text, Gale, literature, Litfinder, plays, poetry, reading, research, stories, teens
Posted in kids, Parents and Teachers on November 19, 2021 at 6:00 am
Now that school is in full swing, homework assignments for many students have started in earnest. Whatever the age of the student, and whether it’s you or someone in your household, we have some great digital resources to help get you through the school year. […]
Tags: digital resources, gale in context, helpnow, homework, jobnow, kids, parents, reports, research, school, studying, teachers, teens, tutoring, tutors, World Book
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on October 1, 2021 at 6:00 am
An increasing number of Americans have been and continue to be diagnosed with conditions that can’t be seen by the naked eye. How do we create a society that provides access to people with debilitating medical conditions? […]
Tags: adults, civic lab, disabilities, health, invisible illness, teens
Posted in News on September 8, 2021 at 6:00 am
We have new digital resources from Gale that offer an abundance of information and tools for businesses, students, and anyone doing research or looking for general knowledge. […]
Tags: adults, digital resources, education, Gale, kids, parents, research, students, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on August 4, 2021 at 6:00 am
Eating outside has always been a great way to spend time with family and friends, especially during the summer months.... Whether you are packing a picnic for the park or for the top of a mountain, there are ways to make it easier and more fun, and a little bit of planning before you leave the house can go a long way. […]
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on August 3, 2021 at 6:00 am
About Civic Lab Online Civic Lab Online provides information on issues facing our community for you to explore. Take a look at thought-provoking materials for teens and adults that allow us to engage in open conversation and grow together as a community. You’ll find all past topics on the Civic Lab Online web page. Fast Facts […]
Tags: adults, bias, civic lab, civics, critical race theory, laws, race, racism, teens
Posted in Explore and Discover on July 21, 2021 at 6:00 am
Today’s post features trails on the north side of Spokane that are within 30 minutes of one or more county libraries. You can set aside a half hour or a whole day to explore one of these spots. And remember to bring plenty of water in order to beat the heat! […]
Tags: adults, county hikes, hiking, kids, local hikes, nature, parents, Spokane County, teens, trails, trek, walking